IT'S LIVE: THIS WEEK ONLY

Hops & Grinds, drink "Around the World in 80 Beers," beer-tasting, pupu, entertainment. 5:30-8:30 p.m. today, The Willows. 952-9200.

Then and Now VIP Dance Party. Lydia Pense and Cold Blood, Shining Star and Wasabi. 7 p.m. today, Dole Cannery ballroom. 545-2820.

Friends of the Bride. Steel guitar, washtub bass, accordion, 'ukulele. Get down with your folk self! 7-9 p.m today, rRed Elephant. 545-2468.

The Butterfly Effect. Not the Ashton Kutcher flick. But models of Monarch Talent will show. 9 p.m. today, The O Lounge; 21/older. 944-8436.

Pimpbot and Upstanding Youth, ska. Just a warning ... watch your girlfriends, dudes. 9 p.m. today, Kemo'o Farms, The Pub; 621-1835.

Jamarek, percussion ensemble. If you like drums, don't miss this beat. 9-11 p.m. today, Soullenz Gallery and Photography Studio; 291-2650.

Frequency. Cutnsewn fashion show, Malcognitas, DJs Vagina, Ross Jackson, Money and Eskae. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. today, thirtyninehotel. 599-2552.

Lion Fiyah and Most High. "The 4/20 Show." Wild guess. This is reggae, right? Right? 9 p.m.-2 a.m. today, Velvet Lounge; 18/older. 392-3692.

SMART Magazine's 2nd Anniversary Party, with fashion show. 9 p.m.-2 a.m, today, Wonderland at the W Honolulu; 21/older. 922-3734.

Kokua Festival. Jack Johnson, Eddie Vedder, Ernie Cruz Jr., Matt Costa, The Girlas. 4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Waikiki Shell. www.ticketmaster.com.

H2O, contemporary, old-school rock. And the Hall and Oates album with "Maneater." 8:30 p.m.-12 a.m. Saturday, Gordon Biersch; 599-4877.

Welcoming Party. Benefit for Gregory House, DJ Michael Fong, more. You're welcome! 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, Hawaiian Hut. 592-9022.

Go Jimmy Go. Island-style ska preceded by a little bit of psychobilly with The Hell Caminos. 9 p.m. Saturday, Anna Bannana's. 946-5190.

The Official Kokua Fest Afterparty. With fest player Matt Costa and Makana. Doors open at 9 p.m. Saturday, NextDoor; 21/older. 548-6398.

Photogenic, hosted by Tila Tequila with fashion show and DJ Wuchang, more. 9 p.m.-4 a.m. Saturday, Pipeline Cafe; 18/older. 589-1999.

Black Square. There's just so much rock and pop this weekend, it hurts! 21 and older; 10 p.m. Saturday, Boardriders Bar & Grill; 261-4600.

Upstanding Youth. Like Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, except combining rock and ska. 10 p.m. Saturday, Kainoa's Sports Bar; 637-7787.

Travis "The Moonchild" Haddix. with Bobby Thursby and band. 7 p.m. Sunday, Irish Rose Saloon. 545-2820, www.hawaiisbesttickets.com.

Son Caribe, 5-year anniversary bash with salsa! 21 and older; 8:30 p.m.-12 a.m. Sunday, Sheraton Waikiki hotel, Esprit Lounge; 921-4600.

Kaleidoscope. with Solic Occasus and DJs Vagina and Ross Jackson spinning tunes. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Tuesday, NextDoor; 21/older. 548-6398.

Bambu Station, with Ooklah the Moc and Isouljahs. Let's get together and feel all right. 9 p.m. Thursday, Pipeline Cafe; 18/older. 589-1999.

ON THE TURNTABLES

Get Fresh! Earth Day and Friends of KTUH benefit with DJs and more. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. today, Indigo Eurasian Cuisine. 521-2900, 956-7261.

Ginza. with DJs Main Ingredient, Nocturnal Sound Crew, Badmouth, Nitelite and Kentaro. 9 p.m.-4 a.m. today, Lotus Soundbar. 924-1688.

Skyline. DJs KSM, Eskae, Byron the Fur, mrbRown, gogo dancers. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, Sheraton Waikiki hotel, Hanohano Room. 922-4422.

A Night with all The Island Hunnies. DJ Gio's going-away party; DJ Chavo spins. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, Cafe Che Pasta; 18/older. 524-0004.

Aloha Bon Voyage Party. Benefit for Gregory House, with DJs, Derek Daniels Dancers. 9 p.m.-4 a.m. Sunday, Lotus Soundbar. 592-9022.

NOTABLE, NEW AND NOT-SO-NEW: DJS, BANDS AND SPACES

Rock Star Fridays. DJed rawk, rap, reggae, long lines of club newbies. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Fridays, Brew Moon; 18/older. www.verticaljunkies.com.

The Good Life. Dress to impress for groovy Asian, American, international dance mixes. 9 p.m.-4 a.m. Fridays, Zanzabar; 21/older. 924-3939.

Wonder Lounge: New Chapter. Same fashionable club kids. 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Fridays, Wonderland at the W Honolulu; 21/older. 922-3734.

$5 Pitchers & Rubba Slippas. Hosted by Souljah and Matty Liu, with DJs. 9:30 p.m.-4 a.m. Fridays, Lulu's Waikiki Surf Club; 18/older. 926-5222.

La Zona Latina, Featuring DJs Azteca and MeroMero, and two dance floors. 10 p.m.-closing Fridays, Panama Hattie's; 18/older. 485-8226.

Butter. Melt in two rooms of sound; hold the white bread and passionfruit jelly. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Fridays, E&O Trading Co.; 21/older. 591-9555.

Reality. Two floors of hip-hop, R&B, neo soul. 10 p.m.-4 a.m. Fridays, The Living Room, Fisherman's Wharf; 21/older. http://kuriousproductions.com.

Fire, with James Coles and United DJs, go-go dancers. Excited yet? 18 and older; 9 p.m.-4 a.m. Saturdays; Lulu's Waikiki Surf Club; 926-5222.

Lucky Tiger. DJs Mark, Duck and Grady. The fur flies in the renovated space. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturdays, thirtyninehotel; 21/older. 599-2552.

Salsa Sabado En La Noche. With DJs and the Friikiitonas models. Caliente! 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturdays, Cafe Che Pasta; 18/older. 524-0004.

The Next Level and Speakeasy. Crowds gather after 2 a.m. 10 p.m.-4 a.m. Saturdays, The Living Room, Fisherman's Wharf; 21/older. 395-2100.

The A-List. Are you on it? Vanilla Ice isn't, and he's not happy. With DJs Ross Jackson & Vertigo. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturdays, Bar 35. 537-3535.

Newjass Quartet; Right back where they started from at a newly renovated thirtyninehotel. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Tuesdays; thirtyninehotel. 599-2552.

Endless Summer Camp. With DJs SubZero, Durtie Rice, it's a super hot spot. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Wednesdays, The O Lounge; 18/older. 944-8436.

Salsa After Hours, with Latin DJs, free salsa lessons and sambas on demand. Caliente! 5 p.m. Thursdays, Rumours; 18/older. 955-4811.

Live at 35. Acoustic rock with Jason Allan. We're so darn happy about live music at Bar 35. 8:30 p.m.-midnight Thursdays, Bar 35. 537-3535.

Riot! House, rock, '80s, etc. Come on, feel the noise! Girls, rock your boys! 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Thursdays, Tapa's Restaurant & Lanai Bar. 921-2288.

Redda Fire. Reggae and dancehall on the lovely waterfront. 10 p.m.-4 a.m. Thursdays, The Living Room, Fisherman's Wharf. 395-2100.

Swampa ZZ, emo-tronic-dirt-hop party. High-energy dance music for the Nintendo generation. 10 p.m. Thursdays, Indigo. 521-2900.

Eastside Grill. Not just a sports bar, but a great place to relax with friends; great pupu, too. daily, Puck's Alley, 1035 University Ave. 952-6555.

Mai Tai Bar. Live entertainment and happy hour daily. It's a major hookup joint, too, but you already knew that. Ala Moana Center. 947-2900.